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...TM-T88II, an obsolete product, for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is made up of POS system. Aim of the Manual This manual was originally available for the purpose of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS... Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product.
...TM-T88II, an obsolete product, for the TM-T88II printer, the PS-170, is made up of POS system. Aim of the Manual This manual was originally available for the purpose of document TM-T88II User's Manual TM-T88III User's Manual ESC/POS Application Programming Guide TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide EPSON OPOS... Appendix B Options and Consumables Appendix C Character Code Tables Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Related Software and Documents Documents relating to obtain this Manual This manual describes the TM-T88III, a current EPSON thermal printer product.
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... v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup ...Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
... v Chapter 1 Product Overview Product Structure 1-1 Model 1-1 Accessories 1-1 Options 1-1 Consumable products 1-1 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1-2 Part Names and Basic Operation 1-3 Part Names 1-3 Control Panel 1-3 Power Switch 1-4 Connectors 1-5 Handling the Printer 1-5 Installing and Replacing Roll Paper 1-6 Power Switch Cover 1-7 Shipping Procedures 1-8 Chapter 2 Setup ...Installing the Driver 2-16 Chapter 3 Application Development Information Introducing the Control Methods 3-1 Windows Driver (EPSON Advanced Printer Driver 3-1 EPSON OPOS ADK 3-3 Contents vii
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..., 38400 added). Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. the TM-T88II. Note: The driver cannot...separately, if necessary. (The PS-170 power supply has been replaced by the driver for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Selecting a...
..., 38400 added). Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver) 38400 is no longer being sold.) 1.1.4 Consumable products ❏ Specified paper: Thermal paper 1.1.5 TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table Table 1-1 Differences between the TM-T88II and TM-T88III TM-T88III (current model) 1. the TM-T88II. Note: The driver cannot...separately, if necessary. (The PS-170 power supply has been replaced by the driver for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II (legacy model) Approx. 120 mm/s (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 4. Selecting a...
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... computer directly via DM-D. A Setup 2-9 Type A or B Type A or B RTS/CTS (DOS, Windows driver, Visual C, Visual Basic MSComm) - - Application control TM side control setting XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF 1 Type A or B 2 DM-D500: A, B Other DM-D: not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Stand alone Both the TM printer and DM-D are connected to the TM printer...
... computer directly via DM-D. A Setup 2-9 Type A or B Type A or B RTS/CTS (DOS, Windows driver, Visual C, Visual Basic MSComm) - - Application control TM side control setting XON/XOFF (except OPOS) XON/XOFF 1 Type A or B 2 DM-D500: A, B Other DM-D: not possible DTR/DSR 1 - 2 - TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Stand alone Both the TM printer and DM-D are connected to the TM printer...
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... on the host computer. If a customer display must be installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet Interface Connection Connect a TM printer with an Ethernet interface to a network by an Ethernet cable via a...epson.com/ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide To use USB model TM printers, the TM printer driver (EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer...
... on the host computer. If a customer display must be installed on EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer driver, refer to "Introducing the Control Methods" (page 3-1). 2.4.4 Ethernet Interface Connection Connect a TM printer with an Ethernet interface to a network by an Ethernet cable via a...epson.com/ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos.com/ Select the product name from the "Select any product" pull-down menu. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide To use USB model TM printers, the TM printer driver (EPSON OPOS ADK or advanced printer...
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...16 Connecting the drawer-kick cable 2.6 Installing the Driver To use the TM printer, either the Advanced Printer Driver (APD) (Windows driver) or the EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for TM-88II. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: ...solenoid or other parts in serial communications. For an outline of the drawer kick-out cable to the manual for directly controlling the printer without the user of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable WARNING: Prepare a drawer...
...16 Connecting the drawer-kick cable 2.6 Installing the Driver To use the TM printer, either the Advanced Printer Driver (APD) (Windows driver) or the EPSON OPOS ADK (OCX driver) must be operated using the driver for TM-88II. Note: The TM-T88III also can be installed. Functions, however, are restricted as follows: ...solenoid or other parts in serial communications. For an outline of the drawer kick-out cable to the manual for directly controlling the printer without the user of the connector and pull straight out. 2.5.2 Connecting the Drawer Kick-out Cable WARNING: Prepare a drawer...
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... fonts by EPSON. A Application Development Information 3-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for the Ethernet model, USB device driver, logo printing registration utility (TMFlash logo utility), etc. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Get the latest information from one of the following URLs: For...
... fonts by EPSON. A Application Development Information 3-1 TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Chapter 3 Application Development Information This chapter describes how to control the printer and gives information useful for the Ethernet model, USB device driver, logo printing registration utility (TMFlash logo utility), etc. EPSON OPOS ADK 3. Get the latest information from one of the following URLs: For...
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... go to the following features: ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK comprehensively supports the development environment required for OPOS application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. Note: For details on...the printer-resident fonts. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is required for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using OPOS ...
... go to the following features: ❏ The EPSON OPOS ADK comprehensively supports the development environment required for OPOS application development at customer sites, including not only OPOS Control (CO + SO) proposed by EPSON-original Direct IO with the APD. Note: For details on...the printer-resident fonts. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • EPSON customer display • EPSON cash drawer Note: A separate USB device driver is required for a USB model printer, and a separate IP setup utility is required for the TM-T88III serial model or the TM-T88II, using OPOS ...
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...contact EPSON or your dealer. The printer can be controlled directly by sending ESC/POS commands from an application to the following web site: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos....com/ Select the product name from North America, go to the printer. A Application Development Information 3-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ ...
...contact EPSON or your dealer. The printer can be controlled directly by sending ESC/POS commands from an application to the following web site: http://pos.epson.com/ For customers from other countries, go to the following web site: http://www.epson-pos....com/ Select the product name from North America, go to the printer. A Application Development Information 3-5 Rev. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide • Sample programs Sample programs for VB, VC++ can be installed. 3.1.2.3 EPSON OPOS ADK support environment ❏ ...
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...details on (including resetting with the interface), while the printer is in the standby state waiting for data, and when a self-test is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. The printer automatically goes offline under the following : ❏ When...including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready • When the printer is waiting to receive data • During the self-test • When the roll paper cover is open . TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button...
...details on (including resetting with the interface), while the printer is in the standby state waiting for data, and when a self-test is open • During paper feeding using OPOS or the Advanced Printer Driver. The printer automatically goes offline under the following : ❏ When...including resetting with the interface) until the printer is ready • When the printer is waiting to receive data • During the self-test • When the roll paper cover is open . TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide 3.4.3 Offline This printer is not equipped with the paper FEED button...
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...refer to ON. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400 added). 38400 selected by the TM-T88II - Note: The driver ...(page 2-3). High-speed print mode 2. driver. Set on the conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4. Rev.
...refer to ON. Driver (EPSON OPOS ADK, Advanced Printer Driver ) TM-T88III Approx. 150 mm/s {5.91"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.8 A TM-T88II Approx. 120 mm/s {4.72"/s} (4.72") maximum Average approx. 1.7 A 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, (2400 discontinued; 38400 added). 38400 selected by the TM-T88II - Note: The driver ...(page 2-3). High-speed print mode 2. driver. Set on the conditions for canceling receive buffer BUSY state * 5. TM-T88II/T88III Technical Reference Guide Appendix D TM-T88II/TM-88III Comparison Table 1. Serial interface selectable baud rates 4. Rev.